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Social worker and end-of-life doula JamiQuan Rudd serves older adults in Douglas County. | JUSTIN HIGGINBOTTOM/JPR

A death doula keeps legacies alive in rural Oregon

Insurers don't cover end-of-life care provided by death doulas, and a group is trying to change that

Mar 19, 2024

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Long-delayed Oregon program for people in mental distress nears reality

As soon as this summer, people facing a crisis could get support from others in home-style settings around the state

Mar 19, 2024
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Health workers fear it’s profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmission

Critics say the CDC is repeating past mistakes as it develops a crucial set of guidelines to control the spread of infectious diseases in health care settings

Mar 19, 2024

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Oregon hospital revenues rebound, but costs also surge

After pandemic, Oregon hospital systems inch back toward profitability, but many still report operating losses, latest filings show

Mar 19, 2024

Gov. Tina Kotek said her administration will closely track the rollout of new programs and spending to address drug addiction and homelessness. | BEN BOTKIN/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Kotek promises to dog spending for drug addiction programs

Lawmakers put $211 million toward drug addiction treatment, programs and new residential facilities. Lawmakers also allocated $376 million for homeless shelters, housing, infrastructure and rent assistance.

Mar 15, 2024

A picture of Rogue Regional Medical Center in 2007. At the time it was known as Rogue Valley Medical Center. | BY NICKNELSON/ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS.

Number of patient deaths connected to Asante investigation may grow

The total number of patients thought to have died in connection with drug diversion in Medford remains unverified. But two lawyers say they've heard from dozens of additional potential victims and families.

Mar 14, 2024
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Former Samaritan Health exec claims state contract violations

Melissa Isavoran claims the regional insurer contracted by the state to oversee care for low-income people fired her for flagging violations, but the health plan declines comment

Mar 14, 2024
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Oakridge is about an hour's drive out of Eugene. The community of around 5,000 people is glad to work with Lane County to receive much needed mental health crisis care through the new program. | MICHELLE EMMONS/CITY OF OAKRIDGE

Taking it to the (rural) streets: Lane County to launch mobile mental health crisis services

A mobile fleet of Sprinter vans will stand up mobile mental health crisis teams across the entire county, particularly in underserved, rural communities

Mar 14, 2024

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Concerns grow over quality of care as investor groups buy not-for-profit nursing homes

For-profit companies, including private equity groups and real estate investment trusts, are snapping up struggling not-for-profit nursing homes, many of which were operated for decades by Lutheran, Catholic, Jewish, and other faith-based organizations

Mar 14, 2024